Assess

• Use the self-assessment checklist to cover all areas to consider;
• Read through each module and add your own farm’s unique assets; and
• Familiarise yourself with the various emergency responses. Each emergency type has its own considerations!

Document

• Write down essential contact information and the description and location of production facilities, animals and equipment;
• Outline the basic procedures to follow during an emergency;
• Put a big label on your plan binder so that it is clearly identified; and
• Store an electronic version on a “cloud” server or document sharing service such as Dropbox, SkyDrive, Google Drive, iCloud, or OneDrive.